Nothing without purpose.... The horses that are being bred in the Yukon at present, have a purpose in mind. Kinnick and Madelaine, procreation duties now attended, were ready to resume their training for future missions. They had been selected for their hardiness, with exceptionally strong hooves, requiring little maintenance and not in need of shoeing. They were weather resistant, taking heat, cold and dampness in stride, utilizing natural shelter, never in need of ...
On June 3rd, Kinnick was united with his intended. In the manner of their species, there was much running and snorting, interspersed with mutual grooming and the ritual blowing into each other’s nostrils with necks arched. Madelaine was used to having herd-mates. Kinnick, living solitary for several years, was ecstatic in her presence. This state of affairs lasted roughly one week. As Madelaine cycled out of estrus, she rebuffed Kinnick’s advances, gently at first, and then with ...